I got both my AHA BLS and ACLS certifications through Cali Academy. Chitra was great! Very…read moreinformative and answered a lot of questions I had. The class is located in a large building with plenty of outdoor parking. I'll definitely be back to renew in 2 years!

This was my first ACLS class and as a newgrad, I felt very nervous. Chitra and Priya were very…read moreknowledgeable instructors who made the learning process easy with great analogies and scenarios that helped me understand the content with confidence. I never felt rushed, and Chitra ensured that I was competent before moving forward. I would highly recommend Cali Academy for any certification. Thank you, Chitra and Priya, for helping me succeed!

Ms. Mita is an excellent nursing instructor who truly cares about her students' learning and…read moresuccess. She explains concepts clearly, makes sure everyone understands the material, and is very patient when answering questions. What makes her stand out is how hands-on she is during clinical and skills practice--she takes the time to demonstrate procedures thoroughly and helps students build confidence step by step. Her teaching style makes learning easier and less stressful, and she creates a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking for help. I appreciate how dedicated, knowledgeable, and encouraging she is, and I feel very fortunate to have her as an instructor.

Vocational Nurse (VN) Program Experience -- COMPLETED, GRADUATED & NOW A LICENSED VOCATIONAL…read moreNURSE! Where do I begin sharing my journey of being a nursing student, to now being a licensed vocational nurse? First and foremost, I have to respectfully start of by thanking my team: Joyce-- Who was my AMAZING student representative, my guide and my stepping stone into the VN program. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, for assisting me into the VN program, with ease, poise, support and a full understanding that I was going to be a successful nurse in the future. I can't stress this enough when I say, I sincerely appreciate you for all you've done, from getting me enrolled to Pre-Reqs, to getting me into an unbelievable Cohort (SJ 8) and to always checking in with me throughout my nursing school journey. You played a huge role in my success and I will never stress that enough. Rita-- Who was my FINANCIAL AID representative. Thank you for being able to answer all my questions in regards to financially covering all my school expenses within a timely manner. Thank you for always being so patient, quick with my questions and concerns, but also for believing in me to complete the VN program as well. You definitely were a support system and making sure I had the financial backing to get through this program in smooth sailing. Emily-- Who was my VN Academic Assistant Coordinator. Thank you so much for making sure all my ducks were lined up in a row. From making sure all my health documents were up to date and or making sure my overall wellbeing was taken care as well too! You've continuously shown your support in my nursing journey and have always made sure I was being supported in any capacity! I want to to say thank you so much for always being there for me! ***Notable shout out to Mary & Zach as well! You three are awesome and deserving of the best! & now the best part, to my instructors and role models: Ms. Lauri, Ms. Marguerite, Ms. Wong, Ms. Finck, Ms. Sovela, Mr. Neil, Ms. Relos, Ms. Kat, Ms. Katherine & Ms. Sindhu-- Thank you all individually, for not only shaping me to be a great future nurse, but also teaching me what it truly means to being a nurse. From clinical's, skills labs to in class lectures, or even helpful advice in the halls, you all have contributed to my success today and I have so much gratitude in my heart for each and every one of you. Thank you so much! ***THEY DESERVE THE RECOGNITION & A HUGE RAISE AS WELL! LAST, BUT NOT LEAST, THE ONE THE ONLY, THE MOST RESPECTED EVER, MR TRAVIS COLBY. Oh my, where do I even begin? I'm going to try my best to not cry as I express my genuine appreciation for this amazing instructor, but also human being. Mr. Colby, has been the most professional, supportive, caring, kind, understanding, yet respectfully unapologetic and influential nurse I ever met. He has been very consistent in his career especially when it comes to teaching not only myself, but many past amazing nurses of his time. Truthfully, Mr. Colby has always pushed me to my true limits and all I can really say is, I always have appreciated him for it. He always believed in me from the start of the program, to even now. He has definitely played a huge role in why I'm so proud to be a nurse now, but also a successful one! If there's one thing Mr. Colby has always taught me is that, to be a nurse is a privilege and honor. And to now be a part of a well respected profession, that I get to proudly be part of and is now my career, I couldn't have asked for a better role model to lead me to my path of nursing. With that being said, Mr. Colby, I genuinely appreciate you for all the experiences, support & knowledge you've shared with me. I will forever cherish them and utilize what you taught me, towards my nursing career! FOR FUTURE NURSING STUDENTS: If you're truly passionate, committed and willing to become a nurse, you can make your dreams a reality. Be ready to make sacrifices, go through the ups and downs of life and truthfully, unlock your inner being of what it means to be a 'nurse'. --Nurse Alina

Gabby made the class go by quickly. She's upbeat, has a sense of humor and explains concepts…read moreclearly and concisely. We had about 12 people in our class, most of them taking the class as a requirement for their job (like me, too). We powered through all of the modules without breaks (we all agreed on this, of course) and were done an hour earlier! It will take you half a day to complete the course. You will do exercises (wrapping a bandage, CPR, AED operation and more tasks) but there is no written test for certification, just participation. My colleague and I walked out feeling more confident and equipped to handle situations that could arise at work (we deal with the public when we are open, so it is a requirement on our employer to take the class). I will sign up again when I have to re-certify in two years with this company.

The training facility is small but nicely laid out for groups of seven so you get a lot of personal…read moreattention and great on hand assistance. Tito is an excellent instructor and has an amazing police officer and juvenile training background. He has a clear and concise teaching style since he works with juveniles on a regular basis. They host three or more CPR first aid AED training classes per week making it quick and convenient to take care of individual and business needs. Their price to equal with the rest of the market at $100 per person.

The owners, especially the lady, just want your money. I've sat in at every single session the past…read moretwo months and observed how the sessions are run. The staff are overworked and students are not given enough attention. Students are given work to complete; similar to Kumon. Ratio at one point was 5 students to 1 tutor! The last month was horrible, 4-5 students per instructor. One time during session the only instructor that was there even answered the phones! I advise parents to get out of their cars and observe what they are throwing their money at. You are throwing your money down the drain! Unless you have an endless stream of cash then right go ahead. Lady owner is also so mean. She likes to hide the blocks from my son who has Austism and ADHD. Said they are for fractions, but she's just plain mean, unempathetic and overworks her employees, so she can leave the leave early. Yea, I may be on my phone, but I'm always watching.

Place is understaffed and overworked. Trying to tutor 6 kids and answer phones is unacceptable…read more Can't even imagine if someone calls in sick. Owners need to hire more staff and truly focus on the education of our kids instead making a profit to pay off their Tesla. Find another location with a better ratio of kids to tutor if you really want to see results. Last but not least, every single tutor deserves a huge raise. I would have left months ago if I were you. Good luck with the search!

I passed my state exam, so, I felt it was time to post a review! I was apart of Mr. G's April 27 -…read moreJune 1st cohort, and I feel I was properly prepared to take my exams. Mr. G ensures that you learn exactly what your proctors will be looking for, and is always willing to clarify if you have questions. Something you may want to know is that the clinical site is in Saratoga, so be aware you may need to be able to drive a farther distance than you initally expect. Mr. G also gives you as much time as you need to practice your skills! I was able to come after or between his other classes to practice before taking my exam, which was really helpful. He also has videos online, in case you're confused about any of the skills. Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Golden Heart. Good luck everyone! Thank you, Mr. G!

Mr.G is literally amazing, he makes the process as easy as possible! The clinical was genuinely…read morehelpful and I passed my exams with flying colors. This is definitely the school to go to!

i enjoyed going to the dental hygeine college for numberous teeth cleanings. however, my…read morepatienace ran out today and i was asked to go to sacramento city college for further treatment. i was kicked out. oh well, i do not have the patience required for the students that are only a few months into the program. it is not for everyone. I feel the students are too yhoung to learn about bedside manner.

I came here as a patient of their free dental clinic:…read morehttps://carrington.edu/location/san-jose-dental-hygiene-clinic/ My dental insurance at the time was being a pain in the ass, so I decided to look for cheaper alternatives - they happen to do cleanings for free. I was recruited personally by a dental hygiene student, as it seems they are in dire need of patients. When I first entered the clinic, all of the seats were taken up by people, so I was amazed that they seemed to be actively recruiting for patients, essentially. When I got my screening and assessment, I got an inkling as to why. Basically, the students need to do an exam on a live patient in order to pass for their certification, but a patient needs to meet very specific criteria in order to be used... I happen to have been one of them. Yes, everything is free, but it's balanced out by the time that you need to spend there. For example, the student performs dental scaling, notes down their observations, and then they need to wait for their instructor to come and do it again and make their confirmations or corrections. I had a good time working with my dental hygienist in-training, as she was very approachable, communicative, and informative. I learned a lot about dental work through her! I stopped going because I wasn't comfortable with multiple people working on my mouth (mainly happened because multiple students wanted to pass their test using me), I had other life issues that occurred at the same time, it was rough on me to spend the time to commute back and forth to San Jose, and their scheduling availability was not the most ideal. They seemed to only have a morning and afternoon session, each of which can take up to 4 hours. If you happen to be in a situation where you need a free dental screening, cleaning, or deep cleaning, and have time on your hands, I think this is a fine opportunity to explore.

I hired grade potential for some math tutoring for my son. I hired them by calling them and…read morearranging for the tutoring over the phone. No commitment, package or contract was discussed. There was no contract sent or signed. It was just supposed to be tutoring at an hourly rate of $59/ hour, based on an oral conversation over the phone. My son received tutoring inconsistently, on an as needed basis, which we arranged directly with the tutor. Grade Potential was billing me $216 twice a month. I called and told them as soon as I noticed these recurring charges that my son wasn't getting that much tutoring each month and why were they billing me like that. The guy said I could pause the billing, he would issue a partial refund, and I would have 12.5 "banked hours" of tutoring that had already been paid for that I could use before I would be charged again. This was documented in an email, which I provided. They issued the partial refund and tutoring was paused for the summer In Fall 2024, my son started getting the tutoring again. Instead of using my 12.5 "banked hours" that I had already paid for in the previous school year, they just started charging my card again- $216 twice a month. I called again, the woman was extremely rude. She kept insisting I had a "package" and they were going to charge me whether I used the services or not. I told her about the previous communication, that I had banked hours and was told no charges were supposed to be made to my card until those hours were used up. She refused to issue a refund and they've continued to bill me ever since. I've sent multiple emails telling them they are not authorized to charge my credit card. They keep charging me. At this point they have charged me $4104 in improper charges. They are not responding to my emails. This is complete fraud. My son hasn't revived any tutoring and they continue to bill me!

For the most part people are quick to write reviews when something goes wrong. I wanted to take…read moresome time and review my experience with Grade Potential of San Jose Ca.. I have a grandchild who I wanted to have tutored since he is outgrowing the current curriculum he is receiving. My daughter contacted Grade Potential and I signed up for their services. Scheduling was difficult as a result of not being able to accommodate our schedule and illness on the part of the tutor (no fault on anyones part). A month after signing up no sessions were completed. I opted to keep my grandson in the other program since he was getting deep into the subject matter at hand. I contacted Grade Potential and explained my issues asking that efforts to schedule be discontinued. I spoke with Cecilia who was very kind and understanding. She explained that she would process a refund for two payments since the second payment had already been charged. She asked that I not attempt to resolve the issue through the CC company since I would be reimbursed within 3-4 business days. It only took 3 days and charge was reversed on my CC. Unlike many businesses that take 7-10 days! This experience was reminiscent of customer service of years gone by. Cecilia was not only very professional but was also empathetic. Should I ever need services for any of my grandchildren I will definitely use Grade Potential services.

I recently completed the 10-week Dental Assistant (DA) course at A&K Academy, and it was an…read moreincredible experience. Although the program moved quickly, I was able to learn all the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a Dental Assistant. The instructors were outstanding--patient, supportive, and thorough in explaining every procedure and concept. Their guidance made the learning process enjoyable and helped build my confidence throughout the course. Now that I am certified, I was able to secure a position at a dental office right away, which speaks to the quality of the training I received. I am excited to begin my career and look forward to continuing to learn and grow in the field of dentistry. I highly recommend A&K Academy to anyone interested in pursuing a career as a Dental Assistant.

Awesome program. Learning so much and the instructors are so nice. Kevin is very knowledgeable an…read moresuper nice